Regionalism's biggest hits and misses? Your call
I need all your help for a project I'm working on.
When has the Triad gotten it right?
When has the region made the most of its collective clout and resources? Where have area leaders ignored city limiits and pooled resources for the greater good?
And where has the Triad blown it? What are examples of opportunities missed and victories lost because leaders couldn't -- or wouldn't -- get along?
Also, what are future opportunities to work together to improve the area’s economy and quality of life?
You're welcome to respond right here. Or send your nominations by e-mail (to edpage@news-record.com), by fax to 412-5920 or by U.S. Mail to Regionalism's Biggest Hits and Misses, c/o Allen Johnson, News & Record, P.O. Box 20848 Greensboro, N.C. 27401.
Please include your name and address and a telephone number where you can be reached during the day.
Your responses will be used as part of an upcoming Sunday Ideas front.
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the city blew it when robert chandler quit full time at the beauty school and spent tuesdays and thursdays at the salon on friendly... (just my opinion).
Posted on April 26, 2007 1:52 PM
One thing that is vital for the economic health of our area is somebody is going to have to keep the race-players in check. You can't have people coming in here from overseas or other areas of the country and have GC Gov. officials asking them about "what's your plan for minorities"?
If word gets out, or if it's merely suggested that if people bring business here they are going to be extorted or held hostage by this crap they are going to pack their jelly buckets and move on down the road. Guaranteed.
This is one place where it's going to have to be understood that EVERYBODY benefits from bringing business here.
If the firms come here and they are dicriminatory, then go after them.
Posted on April 27, 2007 9:02 AM
I would argue, however, that there inquiring what steps a company takes to ensure equal opportunity in hiring employees and using vendors is a valid and appropriate concern. That said, the question doesn't have to be asked in an accusatory tone.
Posted on April 27, 2007 10:34 AM
Equal opportunity means the most qualified person gets the job no matter what their skin color. This is a given. It should be implicit. You don't have to ask people about that.
Now, if you're implying there should be different criteria for different people, Allen, you should have phrased it as you would be interested in "what steps a company makes to ensure "un-equal" opportunity in hiring employees and using vendors.
The words keep getting distorted.
Posted on April 27, 2007 11:08 AM
All contractors should be qualified. Absolutely. But the playing field isn't always level for a variety of reasons. We should do all we can to ensure that it is.
Posted on April 27, 2007 11:17 AM